# Rivian’s R2 Launch Could Change Everything

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Podcast: [Business News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-finance-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7726192)
Published: 2026-06-09T13:09:18+00:00
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Rivian just unleashed its R2 electric SUV, kicking off deliveries and speeding up its affordable $45K model to next summer — a bold move to ditch niche status and compete with Jeep and Subaru. CEO RJ Scaringe sees this as their scaling moment, mirroring Tesla’s Model 3 success, with every step feeling like make-or-break. The R2, priced from $45K to $58K, is designed to be profitable from day one, thanks to halved material costs and simplified production. With Georgia’s new plant ramping up by late 2028, Rivian aims for 50K units sold annually to hit cash flow positivity. They’re also doubling down on software and ADAS, teaming up with Volkswagen — now their biggest shareholder — to power future EVs. This is Rivian’s defining leap toward mainstream profitability and tech leadership. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/817913f23f323594

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